Austrian Airlines Review, Baggage Rules and Services
Everything you need to know — baggage allowances, cabin classes, routes, and why Vienna is Europe’s gateway to Central and Eastern Europe.
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Boeing 747 at Frankfurt Airport
Quick Facts
Key information about this airline at a glance
| Airline Name | Austrian Airlines AG |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Headquarters | Vienna, Austria |
| Alliance | Star Alliance (Lufthansa Group) |
| Fleet Size | ~80 aircraft |
| Destinations | 130+ worldwide |
| Airline Type | Full-Service (Luxury) |
| Annual Passengers | ~25 million |
| Hub Airport | Vienna International Airport (VIE) |
| On-time Performance | ~82% |
| Skytrax Rating | 5-star airline |
| Explorelio Rating | ⭐ 4.2 / 5 |
Airline Rating Breakdown
Explorelio scores based on passenger experience and industry data
Baggage Allowance
Austrian Airlines offers clear baggage allowances across all fare types. See our full airline comparison for a side-by-side view.
| Carry-on bag (most fares) | 55 × 40 × 23 cm |
| Weight limit | 8 kg Economy / 16 kg Business |
| Personal item | Laptop bag / handbag |
| Economy Light — no checked bag | Fee applies |
| Economy Classic — 1 × 23 kg | Included |
| Economy Flex — 2 × 23 kg | Included |
| Business Class — 2 × 32 kg | Included |
? Tip: Economy Light has no checked bag — book Classic or above. Miles & More miles earn on all flights. Compare prices on Expedia before booking.
Cabin Classes
Three cabin classes — from Economy to Business Class with Austrian hospitality
- 1 × 23 kg bag (Classic+)
- Seat pitch: 79–84 cm
- In-flight entertainment included
- Austrian cuisine on long-haul
- 2 × 23 kg bags included
- Free seat selection
- Free rebooking
- Priority boarding
- 2 × 32 kg bags included
- Lie-flat bed, direct aisle access
- Premium dining and complimentary cocktails
- Senator Lounge access (Frankfurt)
Fleet Overview
Austrian Airlines operates a mixed Airbus, Boeing and Embraer fleet. Compare with other carriers on our airline comparison page.
Airbus A320neo taking off from Frankfurt
Route Network
Austrian Airlines connects 130+ destinations via Vienna — Europe’s best hub for Central and Eastern Europe. Check our destination guides and travel itineraries for trip ideas.
- Vienna, Salzburg
- London, Paris
- Frankfurt, Zurich
- Prague, Warsaw
- Prague, Budapest
- Warsaw, Bucharest
- Kiev, Belgrade
- Sofia, Zagreb
- New York (JFK), Chicago
- Toronto, Washington DC
- Tokyo, Beijing
- Delhi, Bangkok
- Dubai, Tel Aviv
- Cairo, Amman
- Tbilisi, Baku
- Nairobi
Pros and Cons
- ? Best Central and Eastern Europe hub in the world
- ?️ Vienna Airport — compact, efficient, easy connections
- ? Excellent Austrian wines and Viennese cuisine onboard
- ? Miles & More — earns across entire Lufthansa Group
- ? Part of Lufthansa Group — great partner benefits
- ? Small long-haul network — see our airline comparison for alternatives
- ? Economy Light has no checked bag
- ? Pricier than budget alternatives on short-haul
- ? Economy comfort average for long-haul
- ✈️ Limited fleet size restricts frequency on some routes
Boeing 747-8 at Frankfurt gate
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How to Book Austrian Airlines Flights
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